President Maduro Denounces Ecuador’s Election as “Shameful Fraud” Linked to US Imperialism

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro delivers a fiery speech criticizing Ecuador’s election results. Apr 14, 2025 Photo: Nicolás Maduro

April 14, 2025 Hour: 9:20 pm

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims Ecuador’s election was a ‘shameful fraud’ orchestrated by right-wing forces and US imperialism, warning of regional threats.

In a recent address, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro did not hold back in his criticism of far-right candidate Daniel Noboa’s reelection as Ecuador’s president, calling it an “outrageous and shameful fraud.”

According to Maduro, the electoral process was orchestrated by the right-wing organization Súmate—founded by conservative activist María Corina Machado—which he accused of receiving funding from “imperialist” forces.

During his speech at a meeting with candidates from the Great Patriotic Pole “Simón Bolívar,” the Venezuelan leader insisted that Ecuador’s situation reflects a campaign of “psychological warfare” and “electoral scams” carried out by what he described as a fascist right-wing movement.

President Maduro warned that such electoral fraud not only impacts Ecuador but also poses a significant geopolitical threat to Latin America and the world.

The Venezuelan president further claimed that Noboa’s rise and international recognition are part of a broader plan to reassert political and economic control over nations that have fought for independence. He invoked historical figures like Antonio José de Sucre, Simón Bolívar, and Manuela Sáenz as symbols of resistance against foreign domination.

President Maduro tied these developments to what he called an “imperialist hegemony,” specifically pointing to the United States as the main force behind these maneuvers. He argued that these actions aim to reverse the emergence of a multipolar world, issuing a stark warning about the implications for Latin American sovereignty.

President Maduro’s remarks come amid heightened political and economic tensions in the region, where elections and political movements frequently spark controversy and mutual accusations. His rhetoric not only defends his government against domestic and international criticism but also calls for Latin American unity against what he frames as a shared threat.